Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
urticoides
ID:
338113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn.) Guymer ex P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 432 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337445

Common Names

  • Adriana urticoides
  • Urticoides Adriana
  • Urticoides Adriana

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Synonyms

  • Ricinus tomentosus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Ricinus tomentosus Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Adriana gaudichaudii Baill. [unknown]
  • Adriana glabrata cunninghamii (F.Muell.) Pax [unknown]
  • Adriana glabrata heterophylla (Hook.) Pax [unknown]
  • Adriana tomentosa Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Croton urticoides A.Cunn. [unknown]
  • Adriana gaudichaudii genuina Baill. [unknown]

Description

Adriana urticoides (also called Urticoides Adriana, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adriana urticoides is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adriana urticoides var. hookeri (F.Muell.) Guymer ex P.I.Forst.
Adriana urticoides var. urticoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adriana urticoides is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adriana urticoides is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Adriana urticoides

Adriana urticoides can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Adriana urticoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adriana urticoides?

Adriana urticoides

What is the common name of Adriana urticoides?

Urticoides Adriana

What is the natural habitat of Adriana urticoides?

Adriana urticoides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America

Species in the Adriana genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-217785: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.